11 dead in massive storm sweeping Midwest, Central Plains
Severe weather is being blamed for a total of 11 deaths after storms pounded the Midwest and Central Plains. Sunday reports said people have died in five different states due to tornadoes, icy weather and flooding.
Severe storms sweeping across parts of the U.S. South were blamed for deaths and destruction, such as this unoccupied business on Main Street in downtown Greenville, Miss., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (Catherine Kirk/The Delta Democrat-Times via AP)
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Severe weather is being blamed for a total of 11 deaths after storms pounded the Midwest and Central Plains. Sunday reports said people have died in five different states due to tornadoes, icy weather and flooding.
In northwest Louisiana, three people were killed due to tornadoes and severe storms. In Iowa, icy roads caused a semi-truck to crash, which killed the driver. Another man reportedly drowned in Oklahoma.
Sources said two first responders were killed in Texas. They were hit by a car in north Lubbock while responding to a crash on icy roads.
This photo provided by Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office shows damage from Friday nights severe weather, including the home of an elderly in Bossier Parish, La., on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (Lt. Bill Davis/Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office via AP)
“The people who put on this badge, they give their life to their communities,” stated Lubbock Police Chief Floyd Mitchell. “To my family here in Lubbock, my police department and fire department family, hearts go out to them.”
Another firefighter was taken to the hospital and is said to be in critical condition.
An estimated 200,000 homes and businesses from Texas to Ohio are currently without power.
Some power outages have already been reported across the region. Winds will continue to strengthen this afternoon. Also, a line of strong to severe storms will move through from mid-afternoon through the evening. Some of these storms will likely have high winds. #mrxwx pic.twitter.com/z2cQ9gGfSR
— NWS Morristown (@NWSMorristown) January 11, 2020
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This photo provided by Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office shows damage from Friday nights severe weather in Bossier Parish, La., on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (Lt. Bill Davis/Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office via AP)